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Newspaper
Elgin Echo
Location
Elgin, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1918
Page
6
A fragment from a Boab timber camp in Bummmaland Australia shows a rough notice noting a worker’s leave, Germans supposedly targeted, belongings arranged, and Sambo with a cockhorn kept for sale to the butcher. The message mentions a $59 banked sum and defense of the humpy against interference.
Consul Robert Frazer of Kobe reports Japan’s foreign trade expanding with typewriter imports rising from 26927 dollars in 1915 to 126798 dollars in 1917, nearly all from the United States. He notes the need for typing in international correspondence as trade grows.
An old advertisement promoting Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a remedy for nasal catarrh and acute head colds. It asserts internal action through the blood to clear the mucous surfaces, promises a $100 reward if it fails, and cites F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio for testimonials and orders.
A discharged Gloucesters soldier boasts of broad travels from Egypt to Gallipoli and Itivy and Prince, praising army life and the fortune of joining up as he describes the silver ring of the cloud and the cheap fare he enjoyed.
A reader exchange in the Louisville Courier Journal questions a husband's cranky behavior and whether his complaints relate to a specific subject. The brief dialogue showcases a domestic concern through terse, period-appropriate phrasing.
Tony Beem greets warmly as he holds steady under pressure, his friendly tone masking the strong heart push behind the gesture. The scene centers on Beem's calm presence amid mounting tension and the forceful resolve implied by his actions.
Russell T Edwards urges women to ignore German propaganda and national rumors. He lauds war garden volunteers, stresses public opinion as key to victory, and calls for unity, silence toward foes, and responsible letter writing to blunt enemy influence.
Fragmentary 19th century prose describes odd home remedies such as using lambs wool in ears and warnings about cotton soaking water. It also recalls a Missouri journey where a father and son navigate trains and coaches with curious anecdotes and rustic advice.
A consumer ad touts BATONIC as a universal cure for excess stomach acid. It claims dramatic relief from indigestion belching and heartburn after a single package. Money back guarantee. order via Watonlo Remedy Co. if not stocked by local druggist.
The fragment recalls a remark on girls and farming, noting they take to farm life naturally and praising the art of husbandry. The exchange hints at gender expectations in agricultural settings without asserting specific events or dates.
An eccentric ad styled piece highlights a contract claim and labor camaraderie, quoting Woodrow Wilson ideas and comic snippets. It mentions a major contract, a sense of shared purpose, and playful asides about marriage, healing claims, and consumer notices.
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